International Moving

     Santa-Fe

         Phone: 03-3589-6666

         http://www.santaferelo.com
        

Local and International Moving

Art Corporation

         Phone：0120-0123-88
              http://www.the0123.com/english/home.html

Asian Tigers Premier Worldwide Movers

         Phone: 03-6402-2319

           http://www.asiantigers-japan.com/

Crown Worldwide

         Phone：03-5447-2301

         http://www.crownworldwide.com

Nissin Corporation

         Phone: 03-3238-6512
              http://www.nissin-tw.co.jp/nissine/move/index.html        

NITTSU (Nippon Express)
              Phone: 03-6251-6300
              Phone: 0120-1504-22 (Toll free)

         http://www.nipponexpress.com/moving/index.html


Local Moving

Tokyo Helping Hands:

         Phone: 090-6289-5824

http://tokyohelpinghands.com/

      Quoz:

Phone: 03-5932-7777

http://www.quoz.biz/default.asp     


Search for Local Movers:

http://tokyo-movers.com/

Search for international movers:

 http://www.intlmovers.com/ 

 

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In order to use internet, you need to have 2 contracts here in
Japan.  One is the Network Service Carrier and the other is the
Internet Service Provider.

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Here are some Internet Service Providers available in Japan
offering services in English.

Fusion GOL: http://home.gol.com/english/index.html

Variety of services, including technical support by native English and Japanese
speaking staff.

Asahi Net: http://asahi-net.jp/en/

One of the largest Internet Service Providers in Japan, with overseas access
points.

EAccess http://www.eaccess.net/en/index.html

Provides ADSL lines to numerous ISPs and site includes a system to locate the
NTT switching center.

SpinNet: http://www.spinnet.jp/indexe.html

High quality Internet service provided by Softbank Telecom with full support in
English.

SonixNet: http://www.asolutions.co.jp/services/sonixnet_internet_service.htm

SonixNet is provided by Assist Solutions through NTT Group’s backbone network system.

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Pets are like your family. 
When they get sick, you worry about them, don't you?
Especially living in a foreign country, 
people do not understand much English,
you will become more anxious...



Below, Veterinary Clinic / Animal Hospital in Tokyo
with English speaking veterinarians:

Akasaka Animal Hospital
Akabashi Bldg. 2F. 4-1-29, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3583-5852
http://www.akasaka-ah.com
 
Athena Pet Care Clinic
6-15-15, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3224-1186
http://www.athena-ah.net/about_en.html

Angell Memorial Hiroo Center Animal Hospital
Hiroo Yutaka Towers, 5-24-1, Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-5420-0012
http://www.daktari.gr.jp/english/hospital/hiroo/index.html

Centerville Animal Hospital
1-15-18, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3724-1013
http://centerville.jp/

Garden Animal Hospital
4-6-3, Naka-Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3794-4970

Hiro Animal Hospital (Mon Tou Tou)
2-34-20, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
03-3478-0925
http://www.montoutou.co.jp/hiro/index.html

Kobayashi Pet Hospital
6-8-1, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3400-5737
http://aoyama-pet-clinic.com/

Komazawa Park Animal Hospital
5-9-23, Yagumo, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3717-3939
http://www004.upp.so-net.ne.jp/KOANIMAL/

Small Animal Clinic
6-5-27, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-5786-2928

West Cross Veterinary Hospital
1-18-7-101 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-6416-9533

Yamatedori Hospital
3-3-2, Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
http://www.daktari.gr.jp/english/hospital/yamate/index.html

Yasuda Veterinary Clinic
1-5-22, Midorigaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3717-6168

La Vie Clinique Veterinaire
2-9-10 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-5798-7930
http://lavie-cv.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ENGLISH.htm

Tokyo Animal Night Clinic
2-5-8, Hiratsuka, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-5702-0012
Please note : Hours from 9PM - 5AM

North Animal Clinic
5-12-3, Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3446-1212
http://www005.upp.so-net.ne.jp/north/

Pet Family Animal Hospital
2-31-6-103, Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3495-0171
http://www.jpc-co.jp/pet-hospital/gotanda.html

Nagaiki Animal Hospital
5-15-2, Komazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3704-6711
http://www.nagaiki.co.jp/index.html

Genki Animal Hospital
5-7-10, Shimouma, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-5486-2211

Koide Animal Hospital
6-9-3, Todoroki, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3702-9009


VETS / ANIMAL HOSPITAL IN YOKOHAMA AREA

Meister Animal Hospital
1-3, Chiyozaki-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa
Tel: 045-622-0201

Ann Animal Hospital
10-24 Azuma-cho, Isogo-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa
Tel: 045-753-6656
http://www.annvet.net/ann's%20room.htm

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When you get sick....

It is recommended that you locate English-speaking doctors in
private clinics or hospitals near your office and apartment beforehand.

If you have a chronic disease, locate the clinic or hospital most suitable
to treat it.  Moreover, it will be helpful if you have your medical and
dental treatment records.

When you go to see a doctor, please take your health insurance policy
with you whenever you go to a hospital or a clinic. 
You should get a medical insurance claim form and a receipt.
It is advisable to also bring cash in case you have to pay your bill and
be reimbursed later.

It is also a good idea to call the clinic in advance to make sure a doctor
is available on the day.

IN AN EMERGENCY AND AFTER HOURS

Dial 119 to call an ambulance.
English-speaking operator on duty 24 hours a day

Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Medical Information Center
Tel: 03-5285-8181 (9am - 8pm daily)
Languages: Available in English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Spanish
*This organization provides information about medical institutions with
staff who speak foreign languages and information about the medical
and health insurance systems in Japan.

EMERGENCY TRANSLATION SERVICE
Tel: 03-5285-8185
(5pm-8pm weekdays, 9am-8pm weekends and holidays)
Language: Available in English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Spanish)
Translation service through phone is also available for foreign patients
visiting a hospital if their treatment is not going to be carried out
smoothly because of language difficulty.  (for medical institutions).



English Speaking Doctors / Hospitals List

You may feel nervous when you get sick in the country people
do not speak your language.  But there are quite many doctors
speak English and/or other languages in Tokyo and Yokohama.

We list here a couple of major doctors in Minato-ku arera,
please also check our company website to find a doctor near you.
http://www.realestate-tokyo.com/info/hospital/

TOKYO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CLINIC
32, Shiba Koen Building 2F., 3-4-30,
Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011
Tel: 03-3436-3028
Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm Mon. - Fri.
           9:00am - 1:00pm Sat.
Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays, Dec. 30th. - Jan. 3rd.

TOKYO MIDTOWN MEDICAL CENTER
(In affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine International)
9-7-1, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6206
Tel: 03-5413-0080
Hours: 10:30am - 1:00pm / 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Closed on Sat. Sun. and Holidays
[Important]
The information we provide here is of January 2009, and we are not
responsible for any doctor care included or changes thereafter.

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Many expats find the experience of visiting
Japanese salons to be frustrating and
disappointing, that's maybe because they 
can't communicate with the hairdresser
who doesn't speak much English.  

Here is the list of English speaking Hair-salons
which is preffered by expatriates:

If you are looking for an English speaking babysitter or
housekeeper in Tokyo, you may find ads in
International Supermarket such as
National Azabu Supermarket in Hiroo.

Also there are some companies specialize in housekeeping
and babysitting service in Tokyo:

Chez Vous - Housekeeping & Babysitting Service
http://www.chezvous.co.jp/

Poppins - Nanny Service
http://www.poppins.co.jp/english/baby/index.html

Alpha Kid's Club - Baby-sitter Service
http://www.alpha-co.com/english/ak.html

Kinder-Network
http://www.kinder-network.com/english.html

We hope this information is useful to start 
your new life in Tokyo!









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Part 3. Rent-a-car

To rent a car in Japanese, the following items are required.
* Driver’s license valid in Japan
* Passport
* Credit card

When a customer rents a car:
1.        Making reservation
Though you can reserve a car by calling a reservation center
of leasing company or by visiting a branch location directly,
it will be easier and convenient for you to reserve a car through a
reservation center because you can talk to a person who can speak
English. There is few company’s staff to speak English at branch offices.

The following information should be given to the company’ staff
of a reservation center.

- Your name
- Phone number for contact
- Departure or arrival date and time
- Location for departure and for arrival
- Desired options (4WD vehicle, or other features)
- Number of passengers riding on the car
   If there is a child under 6 years of age, a child seat will be provided.

2.       When coming to a location:
- Tell that the clerk that you have a reservation.
- A contract will be prepared, which you should check
  and sign.
- Prepay an estimated amount
- Check the car for scratches and dents, etc. and cleanliness.

3.  When returning a car:
- Fill the tank with fuel at a nearby gas station or pay at the
  return location for the gas used as determined by the
  calculation formula based on the mileage.
- Check if any personal effects are left inside the car and
  return the car to the scheduled rental location.
- Together with a rental location staff member, check the car
  for scratches, dents, etc.
  If you used the car longer than originally scheduled,
  then pay the additional amount.

4.  Reservation changes and cancellation
Inform the company’s staff in advance of reservation change
and cancellation. Cancellation charges will be required if you
cancel your reservation after the deadline before a date for departure.
Moreover, if you do not contact the rental location even after one hour
has passed form predetermined time, the reservation shall be regarded
as cancelled.

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Part 2. Leasing

What is a car lease?
It is a system to lease a car in accordance by a contract between
the leasing company and the user at a certain price for a certain period.
The concept of the lease is a separation of ownership and use.
It is a system covering financing, taxes, insurance and
maintenance in a package.

You could obtain the following merits by arranging a car by leasing.
1)       By setting the residual value at the end of the lease contract,
      your monthly payment will be mitigated and become easier
      to switch to a higher-ranking car.
2)       Depending on leasing company, you can lease your desired
      car model from various carmakers, including imported
      foreign cars. So you will be able to have your option to
      choose your favorite new car.  When you want to lease a
      second-hand car, you may ask a person in charge if
      the company is able to provide such a service.
3)       You can take advantage of the vehicle discount deriving from
      the large car fleet of leasing company.
4)       Without a down payment, you can lease a car,
      depending on the car price. You may pay only a monthly
      leasing fee. You can also use a monthly payment method
      jointly with payments at the time of salary bonuses payment.
      Calculation of monthly leasing fee
      (Car cost + Miscellaneous expenses
       + Interest – Residual value) / Leasing period.
5)       You can include car insurance into the leasing fee.

Your option after the contract termination. 
You can have the following options after the end of the contract
in case of the open-end contract.
1)       Switch to a new car.
      A car under the current lease will be allotted as a trade-in car.
      The residual value (the expected sales price) and the actual
      trade-in price will be offset, easing your financial burden in
      the next contact of new car.
2)       Extension (Renewal)
      You can extend the contract at the leasing price calculated on
      the basis of the residual value.
3)       Return
      The leasing company collects the car and the balance of
       the residual value and assessed value will be settled.
4)       Purchase
      You can purchase the car at the price agreed at the outset.
      Expenses for name change, automobile tax, income tax, etc
      will be borne by you separately.

Open-end contract
It is a contract to settle the balance between the assessed value
and the purchasing price (the residual value)

Closed-end contract
It is a contract not to settle the balance between the assessed value
and purchasing price (the residual value)
Lease contracts with companies are usually made based on this contract.

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When you'd like to drive a car in Japan without bringing your
own car from your country, you can rent, lease or purchase one here.

Part 1. Purchasing
Car ownership in Japan is costly and incurs following
responsibilities on the part of the new car owner.

*Full insurance overage (compulsory and optional)
*Mandatory peridical maintenance checks, called 'Shaken',
   in accordance with the national regulations,
   which often is very expensive.
*Submissions of a certificate that you have a parking lot within
   500 meters of your residence.
   You must have a registered parking space and submit
   the parking space certificate (Shako-shomeisho) to the police.
*Registration
*Tax payment
   Acquisition tax, weight tax and annual tax.
*Sale, disposal or export arrangements before leaving Japan.

Neccessary requirements for registering your car
You have to submit the following documents for application of
    car registration:
  - Certificate of signature issued by your embassy.
  - Parking space certificate (Shako-shomeisho) issued by the
     police department, which proves that a parking space
     has been secured.
  - Foreign resident registration card. (Alien Registration Card)

When purchasing a car, be sure the paperwork is filled out
correctly transfer of ownership, clear taxing and lawful ownership.


Car dealers with English Speaking Staff 

AUTODIRECT
Services:
New and used car sales, Administration, Auto Service,
Break Down Service, Insurance, Finance/Leasing,
English Navigation System, Export & Shipping,
Shaken (Compulsory Automobile Inspection)

Address: 1-13-2, Higashi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-5573-8776

AUTO SUPPLY JAPAN Co. Ltd.
Services:
New and used car sales, leasing & selling, export, repairs,
Paper work, insurance, finance, 'Shaken'
General advice on cars

Office 03-3468-0804
Call direct: 090-3805-7141 Mick Lay

OCCIDENTAL Corporation
Services:
New and Used Car Sales, English Language Insurance,
24-Hour Emergency Assistance, Long and short term Leasing,
International Shipping, One-Day Shaken (Registration),
Change of Ownership Process, English Car Navigation System,
Drivers License Assistance

Address: 2F., Empire Bldg., 2-17-17, Meguro Honcho,
               Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-5768-6022








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